Hey, very new loop ileostomy installed and I'm having a few problems adjusting. My small bowel was in paralysis for around 3 weeks following surgery before I could start eating again. Recently introduced soft foods and all was going well, output was fairly regular after meals and okay consistency. Suddenly it has changed, output is next to nothing all day but very active sounds and gurgling coming. It seems only at night when I'm asleep and in one position does the stoma flow.
Can anyone relate?
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